I tell you what, the McMillan on my Alaskan feels night and day different in regards to recoil vs the old wood stock. It is very pleasant. All the same spec's and such, just "feels" lighter recoiling.. The McM actually feels a little trimmer as well.
Sure rub it in
.. I have a line on a nice swirly that I've been contemplating putting on one of my pre 64's.